Alpbach Flour mill in the Weikartgraben

A few decades ago, there were around 25 mills in the Alpbach Valley that were powered by water. Here, the local farmers could grind their flour together. With the transition to pasture land, the mills fell into disrepair. The only one left is the so-called "Stettauer-Mühle," which is now known as Weikartmühle, as it is located in Weikartgraben on the Höhenweg between Alpbach and Inneralpbach.

The mill was reconstructed by the then Club Alpbach for European Culture (now "Kulturraum Alpbach"), with the support of the municipality of Alpbach, on the remnants of the original foundations, ensuring that this old agricultural cultural heritage is preserved for future generations.

This is the last water-powered grain mill in the Tyrolean lowlands.  

The cozy year-round hike starts at the Alpbach municipal office. Crossing the Mühlbach bridge, it then goes onto the Middle Höhenweg, passing beautiful farms. Before reaching Weikartgraben, there is a breaking room located on the top left. This was previously used for roasting and breaking flax as an important preparation step for linen production. Afterwards, you will arrive towards Inneralpbach in Weikartgraben at the mill, which can be viewed from the outside.

Since its completion in the fall of 2003, fresh flour has also been milled every summer on some Saturdays.

Both buildings are located on the middle Höhenweg between Alpbach and Inneralpbach!